Episode 48 - HAL & SAL with Virginia Smith (2010: The Year We Make Content)

The sequel is written, the crew is hired, the red light is plugged in. To bring HAL back to life, they'll need that secret sauce: the Canadian theatre superstar that is Douglas Rain! But first, they have to find him. Reshaping HAL's character and choices from the book to script of 2010, the differences between drama on the page vs. the screen, and the evolution of Dr. Chandra's change of heart. The intimate highs and lows, inner conflicts and evolving relationship between two creative minds in "The Odyssey File." The fruits of that collaboration we can see, and all the invisible connections made by countless creative people in 1984. How spending a year together, 200 talented individuals can create the impossible. And the result is art. Plus:  6" monoliths, fish in the living room, and more comedy from Peter Hyams' grandmother. We also receive shirts featuring Patreon's exclusive Europa Clipper art from Virginia Smith. Get your own Europa Clipper t-shirt at Virginia's store! (Join Patreon for more!) Help children now with UNICEF Find more at spacepodyssey.com BlueSky @spacepodyssey Instagram @spacepodyssey2001 Facebook at @spacepodyssey Twitter @spacepodyssey email us at spacepodyssey2001@gmail.com 100% PRODUCED, RECORDED, EDITED & RELEASED without artificial intelligence.

10 Juni 41min

In anticipation of Dr. Chandra reactivating everyone's favorite psychotic processing unit, we're reevaluating the story so far. Since we last saw HAL, we've read more Clarke, researched more on '2001' and '2010,' talked to more guests, and, of course, we've gotten to know SAL. What we've learned has dramatically changed our perspective on his intentions onboard Discovery, his circumstances with Dave & Frank, and his eventual destiny. We compare HAL's personality and key motivations between the script and the final film. And we're left scratching our heads at the three card monte that is the Discovery pod bay. But fear not: the "Making of '2001'" XL Taschen book has arrived! And with it new clues! The Mystery of the Blue Suit thickens, but the Mystery of the Color-Changing Helmet may be solved! Follow along with the pictures and have a look. What do you think? (Join Patreon to catch up.) Help children now with UNICEF Find more at spacepodyssey.com BlueSky @spacepodyssey Instagram @spacepodyssey2001 Facebook at @spacepodyssey Twitter @spacepodyssey email us at spacepodyssey2001@gmail.com 100% PRODUCED, RECORDED, EDITED & RELEASED without artificial intelligence.

9 Maj 59min

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20 Apr 10min

We're trying to keep it together on the solar system's most extreme theme park ride: the spaceship-coupling triangle Zip Line! As we get set to board DISCOVERY, we're looking into LEONOV's mission directive and the humanitarian cooperation between Russian and American crews. Bak on Earth, Victor Milson faces a dilemma, how to navigate the NCA around a hostile political landscape in order to advance science. The beauty of synchronized spinning spacecraft and the possible reasons why it's maintaining that velocity. Have you checked the orbit lately? And we say "Dasvidaniya" to LEONOV for now and take the plunge. Ooof... Best ride this ride on an empty stomach. Plus: the side effects of nuclear pulse propulsion, better pillows on C-Deck, and "Blue Suit Riot." Help children now with UNICEF Find more at spacepodyssey.com BlueSky @spacepodyssey Instagram @spacepodyssey2001 Facebook at @spacepodyssey Twitter @spacepodyssey email us at spacepodyssey2001@gmail.com 100% PRODUCED, RECORDED, EDITED & RELEASED without artificial intelligence.

19 Apr 34min

This week in 2001 History! Wondering what kind of goodies are available on Patreon? There's already an hour and a half of bonus audio up there, and here's a bonus fun-size freebie! Check out a free taste of our occasional Patreon closeup on specific days when movie history was being made. 57 years ago today people in select cities were witnessing the monolith for the very first time. How would they react? Stay tuned next week on PATREON to find out! Original music by Wes & Brad Find more at spacepodyssey.com Help children now with UNICEF BlueSky @spacepodyssey Instagram @spacepodyssey2001 Facebook at @spacepodyssey Twitter @spacepodyssey email us at spacepodyssey2001@gmail.com 100% PRODUCED, RECORDED, EDITED & RELEASED without artificial intelligence.

1 Apr 5min

It's not an April Fool's Joke! We're on PATREON...seriously! Check out the Luxury Pod to Clavius with nonstop service to the lunar base at two convenient subscription levels! Find us at Patreon.com/spacepodyssey HOT FRIES tier ($2 a month) -bonus episodes -access to the ship's commissary -membership to the Clavius Discord server KURITSA tier ($5 a month) -bonus episodes -access to the ship's commissary -membership to the Clavius Discord server PLUS: -bonus monthly audio commentary -monthly e-zine sent to your email, featuring original articles, artwork and jocularity! -occasional surprises! Join the party now at Patreon.com/spacepodyssey! Find more at spacepodyssey.com Help children now with UNICEF BlueSky @spacepodyssey Instagram @spacepodyssey2001 Facebook at @spacepodyssey Twitter @spacepodyssey email us at spacepodyssey2001@gmail.com 100% PRODUCED, RECORDED, EDITED & RELEASED without artificial intelligence.

1 Apr 9min

Flash back 40 years to the Spring of 1985, when "2010" fever went worldwide and everyone was making contact! Follow the pictures on the episode page for a few surprises! From cereal to Crunch 'N Munch, from mail-in clothing to calendars, international posters and stickers! From Ford concept cars to Domino's pizzas, and stickers! Games, games, games! At the arcade at Aladdin's Castle or at home with Adam, Apple, and Coleco. And stickers! Plus the holograms, Barry Norman, and Crispy Wheats 'n Raisins. And stickers! Have your own 2010 merch, ads or stories? Share it with us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, or email! Check out Virginia Smith's artwork at http://ginnie-the-nerd.pipertoo.com Help children now with UNICEF Find more at spacepodyssey.com BlueSky @spacepodyssey Instagram @spacepodyssey2001 Facebook at @spacepodyssey Twitter @spacepodyssey email us at spacepodyssey2001@gmail.com 100% PRODUCED, RECORDED, EDITED & RELEASED without artificial intelligence.

28 Mars 50min

Virginia Smith is taking us back to 1984 to explore the official “2010” studio marketing guide! Budweiser, Apple, J .C. Penney, Target, Walmart, Kinko’s, Sheraton, and B. Dalton are just a few of the many familiar brands clamoring for a piece of MGM/UA’s massive “Space Odyssey” campaign. Follow the pictures on the episode page for a few surprises! Books, magazines and games! T-shirts, jackets, hats, buttons, patches, posters and shiny jackets! And who knew there were pajamas??  Plus: PAN-Am, K-Mart, and Mervyn’s! Have your own 2010 merch, ads or stories? Share it with us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, or email! Check out Virginia Smith's artwork at http://ginnie-the-nerd.pipertoo.com Help children now with UNICEF Find more at spacepodyssey.com BlueSky @spacepodyssey Instagram @spacepodyssey2001 Facebook at @spacepodyssey Twitter @spacepodyssey email us at spacepodyssey2001@gmail.com 100% PRODUCED, RECORDED, EDITED & RELEASED without artificial intelligence.

21 Mars 47min